Angiosarcoma (AS) comprises 1% of all soft-tissue sarcoma (STS), which are themselves a rare malignancy. They arise from lymphatic or vascular endothelial cells and are ‘high-grade’ by definition, which demonstrates their aggressive behavior.[rx] Although AS can occur in any part of Read More …
Month: October 2020
Leiomyosarcoma – Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Leiomyosarcoma (LMS) is one of the more common subtypes of STS, comprising up to 25% of all sarcomas. Classically, LMS would either originate directly from the smooth muscle cells or from the precursor mesenchymal stem cells that would eventually differentiate Read More …
Nephroblastoma – Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Nephroblastoma is the most common renal cancer in the pediatric age group.[rx][rx] It is also the most common pediatric abdominal cancer, and the fourth most common pediatric cancer overall. Wilms tumor is typically found in children younger than five years old. The Read More …
Tumor – Types, Classification, Treatment
A tumor is a mass of tissue that’s formed by an accumulation of abnormal cells. Normally, the cells in your body age, die, and are replaced by new cells. With cancer and other tumors, something disrupts this cycle. Tumor cells grow, even though the body Read More …
Sarcoma – Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Sarcoma/Soft tissue sarcomas (STS) are a group of more than 60 different neoplasms that can originate from any location throughout the human body, and they can affect individuals at the extremes of age. From skeletal muscle, adipose tissue, blood, and Read More …
Osteogenic sarcoma – Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Osteogenic sarcoma (osteosarcoma) is the most common primary tumor of the bone, found most commonly in the extremities, with a bimodal age distribution.[1] Approximately 75% of cases present before the age of 25 years and are majorly primary (without attributing risk factor). Read More …
Wilms Tumor- Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Wilms tumor/nephroblastoma is the most common renal cancer in the pediatric age group.[rx][rx] It is also the most common pediatric abdominal cancer, and the fourth most common pediatric cancer overall. Wilms tumor is typically found in children younger than five years old. Read More …
Osteosarcoma – Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Osteosarcoma (OS) is an osteoid-producing malignancy of mesenchymal origins. This high-grade tumor is the most common primary malignancy of bone and is often fatal in both children and adults. While primary bone cancers represent less than 0.2% of all cancers Read More …
Retinoblastoma – Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Retinoblastoma (Rb) is a rare form of cancer that rapidly develops from the immature cells of a retina, the light-detecting tissue of the eye. It is the most common primary malignant intraocular cancer in children, and it is almost exclusively found in young children.[rx] Retinoblastoma is Read More …
Tumor Suppressor Genes – What About You Need To Know
Tumor Suppressor Genes are important genes that act within the genome to regulate several cellular functions. These genes can be broadly classified based on their role in cell growth/cell cycle progression, cell proliferation, DNA repair mechanisms, and other crucial cellular Read More …
Breast Lumps / Masses – Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Breast Lumps / Masses are very common, particularly among women of reproductive age. Over 25% of women are affected by breast disease in their lifetime, and the vast majority of these cases will present initially as a new breast mass Read More …
Fibrocystic Breast – Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Fibrocystic Breast is the most common benign type of breast disease, diagnosed in millions of women worldwide. Certain hormonal factors underpin the function, evaluation, and treatment of this disease. Benign breast disease is an umbrella term for various non-malignant lesions, such Read More …